The journal
Straight answers on choosing, caring for and collecting hand-forged blades — written by the people who make them, for buyers across the United States and worldwide.
January 14, 2026 · 6 min read
A plain comparison of hand-forged Damascus steel and stainless steel knives — edge retention, rust, maintenance, price and which one suits kitchen, hunting or collecting in the USA.
Read the guide →January 28, 2026 · 7 min read
How to clean, dry, oil, store and sharpen a hand-forged Damascus or high-carbon steel knife so the pattern stays sharp and the blade never rusts. Practical routine from a working forge.
Read the guide →February 11, 2026 · 6 min read
General guidance on owning, buying, shipping and displaying swords and large knives in the United States — ownership versus carry, state and city differences, age limits and shipping rules.
Read the guide →February 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Where the Bowie knife came from, what actually defines the shape, why the clip point works so well for hunting, and what to look for when buying a hand-forged Damascus Bowie in the USA.
Read the guide →March 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Step by step through how we make a pattern-welded Damascus blade: stacking the billet, forge welding, folding, drawing out, heat treatment, grinding, etching and fitting the handle.
Read the guide →March 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Gift ideas in hand-forged Damascus and high-carbon steel for hunters, chefs, collectors and Norse enthusiasts — with honest notes on budget, who each piece suits, and what to check before buying.
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